It’s actually been a mild summer, so far, by Central Texas standards but we have one word for you.
August.
With the transition to 2013’s eighth month, traditionally the hottest in the Rockdale area, the pace of life seems to slow down considerably. Full Story

WOUNDED WARRIORS— The talk was bikes, and there were quite a few military stories repeated, Saturday during the Wounded Warriors barbecue fund raiser Saturday at Tonkawa Cycles in downtown Rockdale. Full Story

Baylor student send-off picnic set for August 15 in Belton BELTON—The annual Baylor Student Send-off Picnic will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 at Cathedral Oaks Event Center, 1312 Waco Road in Belton. This event is sponsored each year by the Central Texas Baylor Alumni and the Parents League of Baylor University, according to league president Pam Dial Taylor. Full Story

STORK REPORT Eric and Maria Silva of Rockdale announce the birth of their daughter, Niobe Valora Silva, at 3:50 a.m. July 27, 2013, in St. David’s Medical Center in Round Rock. She weighed in at 7 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 19 inches long. Niobe is welcomed by a brother, Logan Broly Silva. Grandparents are Alberto and Mary Silva, Placido Cervantes and Soledad Luna, all of Rockdale. Full Story

Gause Baptist VBS set for next week Gause Baptist Church Vacation Bible School for ages 3 through fifth grade will be held next week, Monday, Aug. 12 through Thursday, Aug. 15, running from 6-9 p.m. each evening at the Family Life Center. Theme for this year is “Hay Day” so wear your western wear. A meal will be provided each evening. All youth are encouraged to attend. Full Story

CAMERON—Milam Community Theater has done it again.
Staged another resounding hit, that is, this time a brilliant production of Rogers & Hammerstein’s 1949 Broadway smash musical “South Pacific.” Full Story

Friendship Baptist Church will host dinner and a movie, “Facing the Giants,” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9 at the church. The church is located on TX 36 seven miles south of Milano. For more information, contact pastor Delmar McCracken at 979-567-0242. Full Story